Mission

Founded in 1938, the Ceramic Educational Council (CEC) is an organization dedicated to stimulating, promoting and improving ceramic education. The CEC provides a national forum for discussing issues pertinent to ceramic education, curricula and institutional affairs. Its goal is to enhance interaction among those concerned with ceramic education. The CEC provides recruiting assistance to ceramic schools and supports NICE in matters of ceramic engineering education and accreditation. The council also represents the Society in matters pertaining to ceramic education as specifically authorized by the board of directors.

The Ceramic Educational Council organizes the Student Speaking Contest, and the undergraduate and graduate poster contests at MS&T.

Activities

The CEC promotes several education-related activities:

Student Speaking Contest

CEC organizes a speaking contest for undergraduates at MS&T. The entry deadline is September 24, 2010.  Download the contest rules.

For more information, please contact the CEC Vice President.

Graduate Student Poster Contest
CEC organizes the graduate student poster competition at MS&T each year. Entries are made by submitting a poster abstract through the MS&T Call for Papers.

The purpose of the contest, which is open to graduate students, is to recognize superior research performed during graduate study. First, second, and third place prizes are given in the amounts of $250, $150, and $100 respectively. Recognition will be given to the winners at the conclusion of the general poster session at MS&T. Entries will be displayed in a designated area of the session to which the paper is assigned. Contestants must remain with the paper during the session. Posters will be evaluated on technical content, poster quality, and effectiveness of the verbal explanation.

For more information, please contact the CEC President-Elect.

Undergraduate Student Poster Contest

The purpose of the undergraduate student poster competition is to encourage undergraduate students to present their research and to improve their communication skills. the poster entered must be the work of an undergraduate and completed during the undergraduate education of the student. The work in the poster does not have to be performed at the student’s home institution, but could be performed as part of a summer internship, co-op experience, or Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be given in the amounts of $500, $250, and $100 respectively. Two $50 honorable mentions will also be given.

Deadline for poster entries: September 24, 2010

For more information or to enter a poster abstract, contact the CEC Secretary.

Outstanding Educator Award
Each year, the CEC recognizes an outstanding educator. The deadline for nominations is May 15th of each year prior to the annual meeting.

Officers

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